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AL SB278
Bill
Status
2/28/2013
Primary Sponsor
Slade Blackwell
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 28-9-4 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to expand prohibited acts by beer suppliers in their dealings with wholesalers.
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Requires beer suppliers to establish and charge a uniform freight on board (FOB) delivered price to all wholesalers in Alabama, with actual transportation costs calculated by uniform formula and added separately.
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Prohibits beer suppliers from changing quoted or billed prices, reaching back to collect different sale prices, or discriminating in price, allowances, rebates, refunds, commissions, discounts, or services among Alabama wholesalers.
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Clarifies that suppliers cannot request wholesalers to submit audited profit and loss statements, balance sheets, or financial records as a condition of agreement renewal or continuation.
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Establishes penalties of $100 to $1,000 fines per violation, with violations also grounds for denial or suspension of supplier licenses or other penalties determined by the board.
Legislative Description
Beer, wholesalers and suppliers, provide uniform freight on board (FOB) price, prohibit discrimination in price, clarify requests for audited profit and loss statements, penalties, Sec. 28-9-4, am'd.
Alcoholic Beverages
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Business and Labor
2/28/2013